Clive Geoffrey Osborne was an Australian politician.
10 Facts About Clive Osborne
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Clive Osborne entered family furniture business in 1946 and was a reporter on Bathurst's local newspaper, The Western Advocate.
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In 1959, Clive Osborne purchased properties at Duramana, north of Bathurst, and became a farmer.
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Clive Osborne was President of the Bathurst branch of the Returned Services League between 1959 and 1973.
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Clive Osborne was a Member of the Bathurst Land Board between 1960 and 1967, and a Member of Bathurst Legacy from 1961.
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Clive Osborne was endorsed as the Country Party candidate for the seat of Bathurst at the 1965 State election, running against sitting Labor Member, Gus Kelly.
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Clive Osborne was unsuccessful, winning 28.5 per cent of the vote in a three-cornered contest which saw Kelly re-elected.
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Clive Osborne was re-elected at the 1968,1971,1973,1976 and 1978 State elections.
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Clive Osborne contested the 1981 election, representing the National Country Party.
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Clive Osborne unsuccessfully contested the 1984 election in an unusual move where the National Party endorsed two candidates.